Berken 1830 - 1899

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

natural shape and form

rough brush stroke

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

carved into stone

natural texture

organic texture

"Berken" is an etching on paper by Belgian artist Alexander Schaepkens. The artwork depicts a landscape scene, featuring a prominent tree with its branches reaching towards the sky. The intricate details of the foliage and the distant clouds create a sense of depth and serenity. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Schaepkens' skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world through delicate lines and subtle shading.